Lacretia Mcneal - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Lacretia

💕 Hello! I’m Lacretia, a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. 💕 If you’re expecting, recently welcomed a baby, or simply looking for some extra support during your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum journey, I’d love to connect with you! I provide compassionate, personalized support including: ✨ Birth & labor support ✨ Birth preparation and education ✨ Postpartum support ✨ Overnight newborn care ✨ Lactation guidance ✨ Emotional and hands-on support ✨ Support for families adjusting to life with a new baby My goal is to help you feel informed, supported, confident, and cared for throughout your journey into parenthood. 💕 Whether this is your first baby or you’ve done this before, you deserve support too. ❤️ If you’re looking for a doula or would simply like to learn more about what doula support could look like for you, feel free to comment below or send me a private message. I’d love to connect and hear about your journey! 🌸 Lacretia M. Certified Full-Spectrum Doula 📧 yourdoula.lm@gmail.com

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Oct – Dec 2026

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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

The Serenity Birth Experience

Lacretia is a full-spectrum doula providing compassionate support through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She supports hospital births and home births alongside a midwife, offering comfort measures, advocacy, birth preparation, and calm, evidence-based guidance. Postpartum, she offers daytime care, overnight newborn support, weekends, and holidays. Her services include newborn soothing, feeding support, bottle prep, light household tasks, and emotional support to help families rest, recover, and feel confident. Whether welcoming your baby in a hospital or at home, Lacretia brings patience, experience, and steady, nurturing care to every family she serves.

$45 USD · Per hour

What to expect

As a full-spectrum doula, Lacretia provides comprehensive support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She offers guidance for hospital births, supporting families through the entire labor process with comfort measures, advocacy, emotional reassurance, and evidence-based techniques. She also attends home births alongside a licensed midwife, helping create a grounded, calm, and empowering birthing environment. Her prenatal services include birth preparation, creating comfort plans, labor education, and helping families feel confident and informed before the big day. In the postpartum period, Lacretia offers daytime support, overnight newborn care, weekend and holiday care, and personalized assistance tailored to each family’s needs. This includes newborn soothing, feeding support, bottle prep, light household tasks, emotional support, recovery guidance, and helping parents feel rested and confident. Whether families choose hospital birth, home birth, or simply need an experienced, nurturing presence during the early weeks, Lacretia brings experience, patience, and a deeply supportive approach to every home she enters.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Full Spectrum Doula (labor & Delivery, Pre-natal, Post-Partum (2022)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science (2007)
Liberal Arts (2009)

Memberships and affiliations

Ancient Song Doula
NYC Birth Village

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

Black / African American

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss

Frequently asked questions

1. What services do you provide as a full-spectrum doula?

I support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with birth preparation, labor support, newborn care, feeding support, and daytime or overnight postpartum care. I attend hospital births and home births alongside a licensed midwife.

Do you attend hospital births in Miami?

Yes. I support births at all Miami-area hospitals, including Mt. Sinai, Jackson, Baptist, Memorial, and more.

When do you go “on-call” for my birth?

I go on-call at 38 weeks and remain available 24/7 until your baby arrives.

How many clients do you take each month?

To ensure fully present, high-quality care, I only take 1–2 birth clients per month.

What does overnight postpartum care include?

Overnight care includes newborn soothing, feeding assistance, diapering, bottle prep/cleaning, and ensuring parents get restorative rest.

Do you offer support for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding?

Yes. I provide latching help, pumping basics, bottle introduction, and creating feeding plans tailored to your family’s needs.

Do you meet families before booking?

Absolutely. I offer a complimentary 15–20 minute consultation so we can connect, discuss your needs, and ensure we’re a great fit.

What happens if my birth takes longer than expected?

There are no extra fees for long labors. Once I arrive, I remain with you for the duration of your birth.

Are your services covered by insurance?

Most doula services are paid privately, but some families may be reimbursed depending on their plan. I can provide invoices or documentation upon request.